Tech Girls unite! Metro Detroit women who work in any tech-related industry now have a local organization tailored specifically to them. I’m excited to be a part of Girls in Tech (GIT) Detroit, a social network focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of like-minded, professional, intelligent and influential women in technology. Our first initiative is Laptops for Ladies, a charity laptop drive during the holidays to support the technology needs of women who are under-served.
GIT Detroit emphasizes collaboration, promotion, growth and success of women in the technology sector in southeast Michigan. One of our goals is to offer a variety of resources and tools for women to supplement and further enhance their professional careers and aspirations in technology.
Audrey Walker is managing director of GIT Detroit and she is joined by Nikki Stephan, Jenni Murray, Trisha Verma and myself on the GIT Detroit board. “There are so many women in southeast Michigan who work in the technology field, and I felt there was a lack of organizations that catered to our demographic,” said Audrey Walker. “That’s why I rallied Nikki, Jenni, Sarah and Trisha and got them on board to help launch Girls in Tech Detroit. Some of our goals as we get this chapter up and running include creating a mentorship program and scholarship, hosting networking events, serving as a support group for women in tech fields and helping strengthen our local community. We’ll also use the national group as a platform to help get the word out about Detroit and our strong tech and digital community.”
GIT Detroit’s first initiative is Laptops for Ladies, a charity laptop drive during the holidays to support the technology needs of under-served women. GIT Detroit will give the donated machines to mothers at Lighthouse of Oakland County and girls from the Detroit Public School District via Reality Check Detroit. The goal of the Laptops for Ladies is to inspire under-served women to see the value in literacy, art and technology.
There are 6 drop-off locations throughout metro Detroit. MYTHLOGIC Computers in Ann Arbor, MI will clean up the laptops before they are delivered to the receiving organizations.
The Laptop for Ladies charity drive runs now through December 6. Visit the website for more information and the drop-off location addresses.
Those interested in joining GIT Detroit can register on the website. GIT Detroit also has a Facebook group, LinkedIn group and Twitter profile.